DDIM with Fudan
Highlights
With a community of more than 350 graduates from Italy and China over the years, the DDIM program offers the chance to spend a year at Fudan School of Management, a top-ranked management school in China with an outstanding international reputation. Located in Shanghai, a leading global city, financial center, and one of the busiest ports in the world, the School trains students for leading careers in management consulting, luxury, and fashion. 40% of Luiss/DDIM graduates work outside of Italy thanks to the international approach they have gained through the program, developing a multicultural background with a strong Chinese perspective. The program also offers the opportunity to apply for summer internships in China.
The DDIM is a two-year program:
- the first year is spent at Luiss (Rome);
- The second year is spent at Fudan SoM Luiss (Shanghai).
To earn a Double Degree, students must comply with the rules and conditions of both their home and host universities regarding credits, attendance, deadlines, and more.
The program was established within the framework of the Campus Italo-Cinese project, sponsored by the Italian Ministry of Higher Education and jointly organized by Fudan SoM, Luiss, and Bocconi.
Academic Coordinator
Application Process
Please note that students will need to apply to the DDIM and eventually accept the selection before enrolling in the Master’s Degree, even though the mobility to Shanghai takes place in the second year.
Details regarding the application procedure, the selection process, deadlines, and further information will be provided in the call for applications, which will be published in early February 2026. If you have any questions about the documents to upload or need more information about the required documents, please contact International Degree Programs before the application deadline.
Students selected for a Double Degree program must adhere to the corresponding study plan. Please note that the study plan is currently under review and will be published on the webpage shortly. Students must accept all requirements listed in the study plan, especially those concerning languages and other activities.
Luiss call for applications: Timeline
This section has been updated for the 2027–2028 year abroad.
| Call publication | Beginning in February 2026 |
| Applications for the program open on | March 2, 2026 |
| Application deadline | March 16, 2026, by 4:00 pm |
| Selection interview | Thursday, April 9 (date may change) |
| Selection results | By April 13, 2026 (this date may be subject to change) |
| Participation confirmation | Required within one business day |
| Disclaimer | Please note that these dates are subject to change. We will promptly notify you of any updates. |
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While every effort will be made to provide students with complete, accurate, and timely information, Luiss reserves the right to change, amend, modify, or revoke the aforementioned program.
Luiss is not responsible for any cancellation or modification resulting from events beyond its control. If the program is canceled or modified for these reasons, Luiss will inform all interested students in a timely manner.
International Degree Programs
Sergio Rios Perez and
Francesca Annunziata
Agnese Antioco
and Laura Bernaola Picca
Meri Kazazi and
Anna Meneghin
Elena Salemi,
Nicla Scaglione,
and Camilla Viganotti
Viale Romania 32,
00197 Rome
Tel: +39 06 85225592
international@luiss.it
Opening hours
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday:
10 a.m. to noon;
Tuesday and Thursday:
3 pm–4 pm
Who can apply
- Students enrolled in the final year of the Bachelor's Degree in the 2025/2026 academic year who plan to enroll in the first year of the Master's in Management (major: International Management) or in Finance (major: Corporate Finance or Financial Markets) at Luiss in the 2026/2027 academic year.
- Bachelor’s degree graduates who plan to enroll in the first year of a Master’s in Management (major: International Management) or in Finance (major: Corporate Finance, Financial Markets) at Luiss in the 2026/2027 academic year.
Available slots
- 20 for the Call for Applications published in February 2026.
Requirements
Candidates for this program should meet the following requirements:
- Weighted average grade equal to or above 28/30 - The Academic Commission reserves the right to consider applicants with a lower average grade (equal to or above 26.50), provided they are successfully admitted to the Luiss Master's in Management or in Finance.
- Credits: at least 136 ECTS by the application deadline.
- One letter of recommendation
Students are advised to request the reference letter well in advance of the application deadline.
- As for English, students must possess at least a C1 level (European Framework of Reference), demonstrated by one of the following certifications:
- TOEFL iBT: minimum score of 91/120
- IELTS: minimum score of 7.0
- Cambridge: CPE, CAE, FCE with a minimum grade of A
- Trinity School Language Academy in Rome
- Luiss University Language Center
- International Secondary School Diploma, taught entirely in English
- Bachelor’s Degree taught entirely in English.
The Academic Commission may change the listed requirements at its discretion.
Selection Criteria
- Step 1: Eligible candidates will be ranked based on their academic performance (weighted average grade: 60%; English language proficiency: 40%).
- Step 2: The Academic Commission will rank eligible candidates and invite those on the shortlist to an interview. During the interview, the panel will assess the candidates’ motivation, their academic background, and their previous professional experiences.
Following the interview and after reviewing additional documents, the Commission reserves the right to revise the ranking from Step 1 and exclude a candidate if deemed unsuitable for the program.